More photos from the Pumpkin Carving Party are posted and can be seen here.
Over 300 pumpkins received ambush makeovers on Thursday night at the Pumpkin Carving Party.
For the first time ever, we ran out of pumpkins and had to go out and get more. It wasn't easy finding them, and we sure didn't get the price break that we received by picking our own in Hafner's patch.
There were so many people in attendance, all the tables were constantly full. To accommodate the crowds, we seated some people at the desks in the office area. Yet the line remained out the door for part of the evening as we checked people in and they waited for a seat. This was a first for this event, and it presents a challenge for next year.
All ages participated. Parents and volunteers helped the small children carve fun and scary faces into their pumpkins using special tools and templates. Seeds and pumpkin goo were put in bowls, but invariably ended up everywhere.
One of our volunteers made what has become our favorite chili, which was served along with other soups and stews. The student volunteers from Syracuse University provided extra manpower that was needed to help serve the crowd. They stayed to the end, helped with clean-up and promised to return again to give us a hand. We're thrilled about that. A few donors also stopped by with some items that we count on.
Don't forget, the Halloween Safety Center is at the Police Center tonight, October 31, from 5-9pm. We will check candy and serve cider, donuts and other refreshments.
Everyone is invited to stop by, whether you're out trick-or-treating or not. We always enjoy having visitors.
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